October 2011
Car is 8 months old. After 6 months of ownership the key fob battery needed replacing. Now the batteries (CR2032) are only lasting 2-3 weeks before they discharge. I'm using Panasonics, not Poundland ones. The keyfob hasn't sustained any damage or immersion in water. None of the keyfob buttons appear to be sticking as the car doesn't unlock/ lock if I hold the remote near the car without pressing them.
Clearly something is amiss as the batteries should last 1-2 years at least.... Read more
I have a ford fiesta zetec. I recently put it in for its MOT and had a service done. It was not until yesterday that I tried to put the air conditioning on and it did not come on (2.5 weeks after service). It does not work with hot or cold air. ... Read more
The model is a fiesta zetec s 1.25 engine and year 2000
I think it may be something to do with the blower motor. It does not work whether it is on 1, 2, 3, or 4. It also does matter whthere it is switched to blow hot or cold air.
I have rechecked all the fuses in the cental fuse box. I have also checked the fuses in the auxilary fuse box.
Could it be the air conditioning relay? It there way to check if a relay is broken or would it be just best to replace it and see if that fixes things?
Could this have been done when it was serviced? The heating/blower was working before I got my car serviced and it's MOT done. Unfortunately for me the first time I tried to use the heating was 2.5 weeks after the service. So I feel a bit of a fool going back the garage and saying since you done the service and MOT the blower is not working.
Thinking about buying the IX35 in either 1.7 or 2.0 diesel .Has anyone heard of the dreaded DPF problem with this model?.I know it depends on driving style etc but some makes fare better than others.Any views welcome. Read more
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/259520/
I can smell a repeat of the Rover episode. Still, I don't expect the Chinese will get the name. Shame on GM for stuffing up Saab. I think Saab could have become a Swedish Morgan making the old 900, by hand to order, which it was before the GM based 900. Read more
Gm are to car making as England are to rugby.
Drunk and unable to behave on a night out?
To cut a long story short, my investigations into the sudden cessation of Central locking on this vehicle have ended up with me finding that the controlling ECU in the passenger footwell side panel is fried. Looks like a choke has expired, leaving just the central core remaining on the board(!)
Something of a not uncommon occurance it would seem.... Read more
Oh well, I went ahead anyway and here are my results for future reference.
Root cause turned out to be the wiring to the tail door. At some time in the past it had obviously become trapped. The wiring is unwrapped at this point in the loom to provide greater flexibility for the door operation, something of a mistake IMHO. Anyhow, the feed to the heated rear window and the earth were partially severed and had shorted across the rest of the loom, burning out the Central locking wires and toasting the lock ECU module. Oops....
hello guys pls could somebody advise me where to locate the diesel fuel pump in 1.9 renault scenic 2002 model. long story but seems a common fault i dont know where it is and has anybody ever changed one before , thanks will b greatful of any feedback
thanks... Read more
Wich pump are we talking about, the lift pump in the tank or the high pressure pump - assuming this is a common rail engine?
The proposed motorway speed limit increase to 80mph should only apply to electric vehicles, according to energy secretary Chris Huhne.
Sounds to me like another ill thought out idea. Does this apply to hybrids like the Toyota Auris? You can only tell a hybrid Auris from the badge on the boot lid. Read more
The Lib Dems really are a joke, i have a fiver on them disbanding before the 2015 election. I feel the speed restriction for non car-derived-vans should be abolished, these limits were set in the mid 80s and your average Transit or Sprinter van is much more 'car like' now so i dont see why they should be restricted to 60 on a dual carraigeway.
And while we're at it, the speed limit categories throw up another bizarre question. Goods vehicles over 7.5tonnes are restricted to 60 for the motorway, but a Bus or a Coach (providing its no longer than 12 meters) can do 70. A standard single decker bus under 12 meters long is heavier than 7.5 tonnes when fully laden, over 10 i'd say but its not affected....
can someone please help with my dilema,
My car was parked outside my house sunday when suddenly my alarm went off went out side to find this guy had smashed the whole side of my car all the way along both doors wheel arce rear split my wheel grazed my alloy, basicly its a mess,... Read more
Seconded. If the car's worth more to you than the "book" price, this is the right way to go.
Here's what you do....
What music do the backroomers currently have in the motor? Read more
Prelude VTi: Very Best of Matt Munro. Hasn't been switched on much this year.
XJS: Frank Sinatra compilation. Beach Boys compilation. French cafe music compilation. Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames compilation. Jazz compilation. Tape: Ron Goodwin compilation. Only gets switched on when I'm cleaning or tinkering about with it and the hood is down.
I like listening to my engines...
Hi guys please can I get some advice.... Read more
Hi there!
I'm a newbie so forgive my knowledge !
I need some advice as to what to expect for being arrested for a drunken crash I have had.Basically I crashed my beloved seat Leon into a traffic light pole after downing 4 cans of Speciel brew and lost control and hit it.
I was kept within the car by 2 members of the public(and quite rightly so) but when the police arrived apparently I swung for one of the guys who trapped me in the car to which I was duly taken to the floor and handcuffed .
I gave a reading of 104 and pleaded guilty straightaway( obviously) fully co operated after the incident it is a first time motoring offence in 23 years of driving and ive been a TOTAL ASS in doing this stupid thing and I am a clinical depressive and an alcoholic and have never even attempted to drive before whilst drinking, I'm up in court soon and have hired a brief(yet to meet/speak)
But I need to know what punishment I should expect?
My life is in ruins and just don't know what to do:-(
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But it is under warrantee. Take it to the dealer. Regards Peter